Downloaded Skill wrote:Hey everyone, long time lurker here. I had a chat with Lateral, Admiral, Ryx, and Cobalt in the steam group chat and decided to make an account after Lateral threatened me with doomsday weapons made a very convincing argument. I'll be sticking around and posting so I hope all of you will share the magic of friendship with me.

Hi, I'm some girl.

Hey, everything else vital and important for survival was said already.

jacky2734 wrote:((Aonee, don't make me invent a way to punch you over the internet.))

((If you do, I will invent a Korean technique to block it with someone else's face. And, construct more pylons.))

CamoBadger wrote:((Wow, zebra incest is powerful shit))

Mister Frost's friend, "Darren" wrote:"I'm scared to break up with her, though. Her dad's an ex-marine; if I make her cry he'll club me over the head with a pillowcase full of doorknobs and Tom Clancy novels."

Sindri wrote:This is a thread for fans of a fanfiction of a fanfiction about murderous miniature pastel equines in a grimdark post-apocalyptic future.If you wanted to stay anywhere near socially acceptable, you should have taken a left turn about three layers of WTF back.

Caoimhe wrote:I'm not too knowledgeable on weaponry but I'm trying to think of the practicality of some pony weapons...

Point of interest: Humanity has pretty much the weakest necks and jaws in the animal kingdom. An equine would be able to bite, hold and beat things with a weapon in their mouth with at least as much power and control as we would with our hands. Range of motion is still an issue, and the neck has a great deal less reach than an arm...

Anyway, Blackjack's sword has etchings of unicorns along the blade, so it was probably designed to be used exclusively with TK. She can swing it like an earth pony, but she's nowhere near as experienced with mouth-fighting and the balance is probably all off.

Meanwhile, braid blades would work, but only for earth ponies and zebras; they're the only ones with good enough tail control to pull it off properly without hurting themselves. So Rampage can loop somepony's neck with her tail and tear it off with the razorwire, but a unicorn trying the same trick would probably just bloody their rear legs and cut off half their tail.

iLateralGX wrote:So this mod happened.

Want.

@Kattlarv:

Kattlarv wrote:I can't recall Boeing ever being at, or mentioning Chapel. Plus, Chapel has been pimped now, it actually has more chance to be something than before.

She was a Crusader; the organization has always been based at Chapel. It would have been nice is somebody let Boing know about the recent upgrades (triple+ the population, significant trade and salvage, defenses to hold off a mid-sized army, etc.) but she knew that there was a place for good ponies and foals to band together. It wasn't enough to change her opinion of things, and news of Priest's untimely demise (the one completely good pony killed for trying to help) would likely just reinforce her views.

6: Your forgot a draconequis xP And didn't she kiss Lac at some point?

I think so... that's another two for the list. Any more?

8: I'm mostly just ticked with the turnabout for Psycho...

Well, in the real world (or anything other than a dystopian wasteland where the little pockets of civilization that remain hate you) it would be a terrible idea for her to go with him and it would probably end badly. But her options are basically cut down to: die alone, throw herself on the mercy of her victims, stay with Blackjack until it kills her, or take a chance on the pit full of bats. It isn't true love, but it's a guy who's a decent person if far from perfect, a place to live in relative peace... and a queendom of her own down the line.

...Anypony else hoping that when we next see Whisper and the batponies she's proven their paranoia right by taking over the caverns and ruling with an iron hoof?

9: Are you missing their huge "DO NOT REVEAL OUR SECRET TO ANYONE!" rule? Yes, having a few random bastard foals that are either half-breed or one of their race would totally not do anything about that...

I'm just saying that there's no reasonable reason to not allow new blood to enter the caverns, especially when their reduced to such a tiny gene pool. Sending Styggie out to impregnate half the wasteland? that'd be stupid. Letting him take a mare back into the caves? You get an infusion of new genes that'll keep your royal family from degenerating into mindless deformed things for a few more generations.

no offence, but she can't really do shit against batponies. In comparison...

Psychoshy was in the top ten Reapers. That's the same tier as Rampage, Deus, and Gorgon. She doesn't have superpowers, she's actually a little below average in terms of durability... and yet she manages to out-fight all comers through sheer skill. She took down and nearly killed Blackjack in single combat, dodged through a bout of shadow magic that incapacitated the entire rest of the party, pretty much single-hoofedly kept Sanguine alive and in power for years despite all the many, many people he pissed off... we're talking like a 10/10 Barbarian/Rogue or a top level monk or something. Versus a bunch of bats with lots of magic and training, but no experience (call it level 1-5 with LA +4-6?) It would be a walkover if she decided to fight them. Literally.

I agree with pretty much the rest of what you said.

Downloaded Skill wrote:I'll be sticking around and posting so I hope all of you will share the magic of friendship with me.

Welcome to the Hoof! And may the Stars have mercy on your soul.

swicked wrote:Same with the over-analysis attic. The place seems almost designed around structural impossibilities and logical anomalies. One peak into that void and you'll never be able to look at anything the same way ever again.

Why is it that whenever the subject of non-euclidean geometry is broached, your sparing human intellects assume the most ingratiating postures of surrender imaginable? Anyway, ignore swicked and feel free to look around the attic. I've been living up there for over a year and I'm still зукауседн аштую Вщтэе нщг цфте ещ иу зукауседн ашту, ощшт гыююю

Avoid looking anyone directly in the eyes. While most may seem harmless far too many will immediately engage you in an argument or some form of aggressive flirtation. Possibly at the same time.

You mean those are supposed to be different things? Guys I've been doing it wrong...

I had the impression that Blackjack usually used shotguns. Maybe if I wasn't stuck in a pathetic, un-productive, museless state, I'd actually read the damn thing and find out. That's some cool art, though.

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IncoherentOrange wrote:I had the impression that Blackjack usually used shotguns. Maybe if I wasn't suck in a pathetic, un-productive, museless state, I'd actually read the damn thing and find out. That's some cool art, though.

She really likes shotguns, but they aren't always optimal. She tends to use pistols for precision or rapid-fire work, and over time she's gone through dragon claws, swords, bottles, the bones of her enemies... generally whatever she can pick up and hit people with. And she goes through shotguns rapidly due to the prevalence of specialized ammo in the hoof (all of which is bad for the mechanisms) and the toughness of most of her opponents.

Lets eliminate the obvious Freudian aspect and consider this: Shotguns are terrifying without even firing them. The sound of racking a shell is pretty much concentrated terror, usually enough to put a foe in their tracks. The other aspect of course is that it's explosive death.

Not only that, it's pure mutilating stopping power. A bullet does the job but buckshot puts shit down. In a way, it's a protector's defensive weapon and that's what Security does. It's pure vulgar... hrm, ahem, I uh... oh yeah, Breaking Bad just finished on the DVR... excuse me.

Caoimhe wrote:Lets eliminate the obvious Freudian aspect and consider this: Shotguns are terrifying without even firing them. The sound of racking a shell is pretty much concentrated terror, usually enough to put a foe in their tracks. The other aspect of course is that it's explosive death.

Not only that, it's pure mutilating stopping power. A bullet does the job but buckshot puts shit down. In a way, it's a protector's defensive weapon and that's what Security does. It's pure vulgar... hrm, ahem, I uh... oh yeah, Breaking Bad just finished on the DVR... excuse me.

You're excused.

The closest any of my OCs come to this kind of crazy is a unicorn mare named Torchlight. A pyromaniac. Her ability to conjure fire with great ease has almost burned down everything more than once, usually to show off. She uses her fire in combat to great effect, but my story with her in it sucked, like everything else I've managed to write. I like her character though.

canitnerd wrote:I'm bored and trying to build up my Blackjack picture folder, so what is everyone's favorite piece of BJ fanart?

I'm personally partial to this one ]

(Diabetes in picture format, also Blackjack with a large stringed instrument that looks pretty nice.)Both are by [url=http://wavemasterryx.tumblr.com/]WavemasterRyx. Also, check your face: You're smiling right now. :D

canitnerd wrote:I'm bored and trying to build up my Blackjack picture folder, so what is everyone's favorite piece of BJ fanart?

I'm personally partial to this one http://fore-trekker.deviantart.com/art/Reaper-296299739?q=gallery:fallout-equestria/33108917&qo=131

http://shardii.deviantart.com/art/Blackjack-FOREVER-316098059While I'm really partial to pictures of Blackjack in the Reapers armor, this one is probably my favorite. It just seems so, so right.

Sindri wrote:

IncoherentOrange wrote:I had the impression that Blackjack usually used shotguns. Maybe if I wasn't suck in a pathetic, un-productive, museless state, I'd actually read the damn thing and find out. That's some cool art, though.

She really likes shotguns, but they aren't always optimal. She tends to use pistols for precision or rapid-fire work, and over time she's gone through dragon claws, swords, bottles, the bones of her enemies... generally whatever she can pick up and hit people with. And she goes through shotguns rapidly due to the prevalence of specialized ammo in the hoof (all of which is bad for the mechanisms) and the toughness of most of her opponents.

After she got Vigilance and Duty / Sacrifice she favored them over other weapons. I remember that there was a particular model of shotgun she wanted. An IF-98 I think it was? I hope she finds one. The scene would probably play out like a kid finding that one present under the tree come Christmas day.

*edit*

Wow Ryx made both those pictures? I really liked both those pictures when I came across them, but never found the source. There needs to be more PH art that isn't Blackjack. While I like her, her team mates are getting left in the dust art wise. Its hard to find a new picture of P21 or Lacunae (that isn't in lingerie at least)

Downloaded Skill wrote:Hey everyone, long time lurker here. I had a chat with Lateral, Admiral, Ryx, and Cobalt in the steam group chat and decided to make an account after Lateral threatened me with doomsday weapons made a very convincing argument. I'll be sticking around and posting so I hope all of you will share the magic of friendship with me.

I did no such thing. You cannot prove it. :P

However, I noticed you have a new steam profile picture, and I have to say I am suspicious. http://sirhcx.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d52kbx5As you can see in the comments I used that picture since it came out. Time to do some interrogating.

Who are you? And why are you trying to replace me? Answer truthfully and these doomsday weapons tools of persuasion won't have to be used. :P

Downloaded Skill wrote:Hey everyone, long time lurker here. I had a chat with Lateral, Admiral, Ryx, and Cobalt in the steam group chat and decided to make an account after Lateral threatened me with doomsday weapons made a very convincing argument. I'll be sticking around and posting so I hope all of you will share the magic of friendship with me.

I did no such thing. You cannot prove it. :P

However, I noticed you have a new steam profile picture, and I have to say I am suspicious. http://sirhcx.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d52kbx5As you can see in the comments I used that picture since it came out. Time to do some interrogating.

Who are you? And why are you trying to replace me? Answer truthfully and these doomsday weapons tools of persuasion won't have to be used. :P

Who am I? Why I can be anything you want me to be baby. I totally wasn't trying to replace you and get all those doomsday weapons persuasive instruments.

In truth I really needed to swap out my steam picture. The Tyrael picture just wasn't cutting it anymore since Diablo 3 really didn't impress me. It does make a swanky icon though and that gallery hosts a nice amount of profile pics. I liked the weathered BJ cutie mark so much I chose it for my current avatar.

Tube: It could have been yes, but sadly it fizzled as said.- I technically had an immortal character once: Kenny, a kobold Foreverjack :P But yeah... going from a god of awesome, defender of innocent, the light of hope in dire times, the charitable and stuff to a god of... crops?- Ah, okies. I know Wu-jen I think has a spell that immolates everything that fails a reflex save if you look at them. Met a zombie horde, zombies do not do reflex saves, looking is a free action. - So far my plans are to beak their arms and legs, then pelvis, then light them on fire. Seems legit, yes?

- That's too bad about the pringles, i'm sorry it didn't work out for you, ma'am- yeah, it really was a major downstep for Pelor, i mean, not to say crops aren't important, cause they are, but still...They also got rid of St. Cuthbert entirely in 4th edition, and he was a totally awesome god of vengeance and smiting and stuff...- Now that reminds me of a different character i played once, a ghost basilisk... he would come up through the middle of the floor in crowded rooms and roar to make everyone turn and look at him, and then be able to use his stone-gaze on them as a free action for their looking at him (his roar also gave them a penalty to the save heh).- Sounds like a solid plan! Just don't forget to stab them too, to make sure they get the point.

Downloaded Skill wrote:Hey everyone, long time lurker here.

Welcome, Down, I hope you enjoy your stay. Also, don't tap on the Happyhorn pods, or the seapony aquarium glass.

canitnerd wrote:I'm bored and trying to build up my Blackjack picture folder, so what is everyone's favorite piece of BJ fanart?

Fore-Trekker's is definitely nice. I also particularly like http://mistermech.deviantart.com/art/Free-ride-288840228Or any Blackjack/anything done my Mech. Because Mech is awesome.

*crawls into the corner to hide*I'm glad people still like those two pictures... all I can see are mistakes everywhere... and I shouldn't have just copied Octavia but I really wanted to carry the feeling of her into the picture...

canitnerd wrote:Filly Glory is adawable.

IncoherentOrange wrote:Filly all is ad'awable.

Thank you both, very much.

Caoimhe wrote:Oh wow, I didn't put together that WavemasterRyx was also behind the contrabass pic AND that Caprice image I was talking about a few days ago. :O

Downloaded Skill wrote:Wow Ryx made both those pictures? I really liked both those pictures when I came across them, but never found the source. There needs to be more PH art that isn't Blackjack. While I like her, her team mates are getting left in the dust art wise. Its hard to find a new picture of P21 or Lacunae (that isn't in lingerie at least)

Yes, those are both mine, as well as the picture of Caprice (I actually don't think anyone else has ever drawn Caprice). I am of course trying to draw more Boo when I can, but I'll try to draw some more of Blackjack's other companions as well too. So much to do...

Downloaded Skill wrote:Who am I? Why I can be anything you want me to be baby. I totally wasn't trying to replace you and get all those doomsday weapons persuasive instruments.

You can be my co-pilot anytime. You ain't getting my instruments though, I have... plans... for them.

Downloaded Skill wrote:In truth I really needed to swap out my steam picture. The Tyrael picture just wasn't cutting it anymore since Diablo 3 really didn't impress me. It does make a swanky icon though and that gallery hosts a nice amount of profile pics. I liked the weathered BJ cutie mark so much I chose it for my current avatar.

Downloaded Skill wrote:After she got Vigilance and Duty / Sacrifice she favored them over other weapons. I remember that there was a particular model of shotgun she wanted. An IF-98 I think it was? I hope she finds one. The scene would probably play out like a kid finding that one present under the tree come Christmas day.

Hello lurker. Welcome to the Sombereroes.The IF-98 Ironpony I think it was, but it was 'never produced' and in a 'coming soon' state when the megaspells detonated.She really needs a special(and reliable)shotgun. She goes through them like mad!

Downloaded Skill wrote:After she got Vigilance and Duty / Sacrifice she favored them over other weapons. I remember that there was a particular model of shotgun she wanted. An IF-98 I think it was? I hope she finds one. The scene would probably play out like a kid finding that one present under the tree come Christmas day.

Hello lurker. Welcome to the Sombereroes.The IF-98 Ironpony I think it was, but it was 'never produced' and in a 'coming soon' state when the megaspells detonated.She really needs a special(and reliable)shotgun. She goes through them like mad!

Doesn't mean she couldn't find an experimental prototype of it in a weapons testing lab or some shit like that.

also; in regards to Downloaded:

Welcome. Learn to ignore anything & everything I say - otherwise you will require my services... for I am the governor at Happyhorn.

Downloaded Skill wrote:After she got Vigilance and Duty / Sacrifice she favored them over other weapons. I remember that there was a particular model of shotgun she wanted. An IF-98 I think it was? I hope she finds one. The scene would probably play out like a kid finding that one present under the tree come Christmas day.

Hello lurker. Welcome to the Sombereroes.The IF-98 Ironpony I think it was, but it was 'never produced' and in a 'coming soon' state when the megaspells detonated.She really needs a special(and reliable)shotgun. She goes through them like mad!

Doesn't mean she couldn't find an experimental prototype of it in a weapons testing lab or some shit like that.

Downloaded Skill wrote:Hey everyone, long time lurker here. I had a chat with Lateral, Admiral, Ryx, and Cobalt in the steam group chat and decided to make an account after Lateral threatened me with doomsday weapons made a very convincing argument. I'll be sticking around and posting so I hope all of you will share the magic of friendship with me.

Welcome down, I do hope you enjoy your stay and remember watch out for falling boats.